In a recent interview with Vox’s Liz Plank, the US Women’s National Soccer Team goalkeeper discussed the team’s federal wage discrimination and helped make the case that it’s time to focus on closing the wage gap instead of denying it exists.
Author: Jumana Bambot
Jumana Bambot is an editorial intern at Ms.
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